Lorenzo “Lencho” Martinez was born in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, on Dec. 15, 1936. He was raised on a ranch in Bosque Bonito, Chihuahua.

Lorenzo was a ranch foreman at Altuda Ranch in Alpine, Texas, from 1980-2021. He passed away on Feb. 19, 2022, at the age of 85 in his home in Fort Davis, Texas. Lorenzo is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gloria Hernandez de Martinez.

He was preceded in death by his parents Felipe Martinez and Catalina Mendoza; and brothers Ramon Martinez and Epolito Martinez.

He is survived by his brothers Felipe Martinez of Van Horn, Texas, and Juan Martinez of Jalisco, N.M.; sister Josefina Martinez Sanchez of Dexter, N.M.; and many nieces and nephews whom he saw as his own children.

Lorenzo’s life passion was working on Altuda Ranch were he spent many faithful years running the ranch, and as a loyal and loved part of the ranching operations and Seale/Freeland family. He shared many years of friendship, dedication, and love of the land with them. On his last day on earth, he spoke about seeing Altuda one last time.

Visitation was on Feb. 23, 2022, at Davis Mountain Funeral Hall in Fort Davis.

A funeral will take place Thursday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at Davis Mountain Funeral Hall, 43430 Highway 17 south in Fort Davis. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Fort Davis.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at mmoftexas.com and Facebook.

Services were entrusted to Mobile Mortician of Texas.